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Global economy 'remarkably resilient', faces growth challenges: IMF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
The global economy has shown "remarkable resilience" stemming from a strong demand for services and "tangible progress" in combatting inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said. In a speech in Abidjan, Ivory ...

Hostplus member experience lead to exit

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... his resignation after 12 years with the fund. Watson joined Hostplus in 2011 as executive manager, member and consumer choice. He's held several group executive roles since, before taking on his current role in December 2018. In a LinkedIn post ...

Dimensional launches Aussie fund to NZ market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... have said the PIEs make more sense from an administration and tax perspective. "Ultimately, we want to give intermediaries choice in how they access our investment expertise." Dimensional said its sustainability strategies are among its most popular ...

PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... independent review. This is a report which was paid for and overseen by PwC," said Senator Deborah O'Neill. "The firm's choice of Switkowski, a business leader, as opposed to an ethicist, speaks to the nature and purpose of the report which PwC ...

Betashares carves slice of superannuation pie

CHLOE WALKER, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
... Betashares has developed a market-leading position in the Australian ETF industry, helping democratise investing by expanding choice, lowering costs and improving investor education and engagement," Vynokur said. "We are privileged to serve over one ...

Coolabah Capital launches new active ETP

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
... "Coolabah Capital Investments are a leading global active credit manager and it's an honour to be selected as their venue of choice. We look forward to a collaborative partnership over the years ahead and providing the exceptional service and support ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... providing new entrants with a starting income bank balance and preserving the higher work bonus maximum cap to provide more choice and flexibility to participate in the workforce. Pending the passage of legislation, from next January all new pension ...

Advisers boost client portfolios 5.9%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
The expertise of financial advisers can make a 5.9% difference in the value of client portfolios compared to those who are non-advised. According to Russell Investments' 2023 Value of an adviser report, not only can advisers help boost client assets ...

HESTA pumps $100m into BTR project

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
HESTA has committed $100 million to a new build-to-rent (BTR) project in Melbourne in conjunction with Super Housing Partnerships. The project is the first in Super Housing Partnerships' pipeline of BTR initiatives, to be located at 402 Macaulay Road ...

Australians retiring later than global peers: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... retirement, a startling 48% worry it will take a miracle for them to retire securely. Additionally, 28% believe they will have no choice but to live frugally, and 21% think they will have to continue working. "In the post-Covid economic environment ...